Chapter 230 – 230. Witch Hunt of Gwangmyeong Goddess Church. [Mage Merlin and Little Witch Claudia][2]
“It’s a problem when the Demon King is around, and it’s a problem even when he’s not there… The crisis in the Emperor’s Church never ends…”
Archbishop Gwangmyeonghoe spoke while looking at the large symbol of the church that will be located at the top of the iron tower of the new temple.
It was the image of a goddess holding a torch.
Goddess Nadia, the main goddess of the Gwangmyeonghoe, is the one who chose none other than Kim Tae-sik as a warrior.
“How long has it been since they laid down the new foundation of the church after putting an end to the devil? They are talking about a new temple… It seems they are truly not afraid of God’s wrath…”
About 200 years ago, the demons of Euphoria were unified, and the demon king appeared among them.
The devil’s name is Janus,
The continents of Janus and Euphoria were in a long war that lasted 100 years.
“In the end, that damned hero, not the Holy Knights of the church, was the culprit in putting an end to the Demon King… Isn’t that right, Commander of the Holy Knights? Of course, I have no intention of holding the Knight Commander responsible for something that happened over 100 years ago, hehe…”
The Archbishop spoke to Owen, the leader of the Holy Knights, who was one step behind him.
In order to end the long and protracted war, the goddess Nadia rewarded her warriors through her hard work.
However, the emergence of a hero was an undesirable development for the Gwangmyeonghoe, which had been secularized for a long time and was obsessed with power play.
In the end, there was a high possibility that it would be taken to mean that the existing denomination was not sufficient and the warriors were scattered.
“No, Archbishop. Our paladins have great shortcomings. So I’m training hard and training hard. “We will definitely become a Holy Knights Order that lives up to the expectations of the Order.”
Owen bowed his head at the archbishop’s words.
After the advent of the warrior, the Gwangmyeonghoe became an ambiguous position.
However, the entity that was able to turn it around was the Holy Knights, who were ultimately unable to use their power against the Demon King.
It was because they could not use their power against the Demon King, but it could not be denied that the power of the Holy Knights had become great during that long war.
“It is not that simple to play with the perception of the ignorant public, Sir Owen…”
Absolutely… Absolutely… Absolutely… Absolutely…
It was the Gwangmyeonghoe and the Holy Knights of the Gwangmyeonghoe that had gained so much power and power, but the archbishop shook his head with a disapproving expression.
“Even though the end of the hero was so miserable, what remains in the minds of most people over time is the fact that the one who ended the Demon King was the hero, and the person who symbolizes the goddess Nadia is also the hero…”
“Why is this? “It’s because of the impact.”
After the Demon King disappeared, the next enemy for the Gwangmyeonghoe was none other than a warrior.
Coincidentally, the warrior was a great enemy not only to the Society of Light but also to the Emperor of Euphoria.
This is because the public praised the warrior as the savior and criticized the emperor as incompetent in comparison.
Thanks to this, the two great powers were able to naturally collude, and the hero without power ended up dying under an unfair accusation.
However, the reputation of the warrior itself could not be removed.
“That impact creates the foundation. “The root of it is what makes people truly bow their heads.”
“That is why, despite the great power of our Gwangmyeonghoe, there is constant talk about building just one temple.”
The Gwangmyeonghoe struggled to overcome the shadow of the warrior.
He tried to gain even stronger power and tried to have a group of Holy Knights that demonstrated even more powerful abilities.
But it’s just a moment,
As time passed, it was back in place again.
“That’s what I’m saying, Sir Owen… An era of peace without the Demon King… Our Light Society has grown in size, but its reputation seems to be fading… Because there is no one worthy of it…”
“It is a big problem that there are people who look down on peace, let alone fame, in the name of peace…”
“I am sorry, Archbishop…”
The initial religious significance of Gwangmyeong Goddess Church has completely faded.
Because religion has lost its value as a religion
At the point when that authority collapsed, we faced a situation where it was difficult to promote anything through religious movements.
“Then sometimes you have to make enemies that don’t exist…”
However, it is unlikely that those in power will let go of that power.
“At first glance, I heard there was a large epidemic spreading in the eastern region…?
“And there is a forest of spirits where witches and wizards live…”
Sigh…!
The Archbishop looked slightly at Owen, the leader of the Holy Knights, and raised the corners of his mouth.
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[Why are you working so hard?]
A mud golem with a golden brand on its forehead spoke to Claudia.
“What are you talking about? “I always work hard at everything and pay attention to detail!”
Juseom… Juseom… Juseom… Juseom…
The location was outdoors, outside the witch’s house.
However, Claudia was diligently collecting something while wearing a witch costume.
She is collecting herbs needed for magic experiments.
“Uuuuu…!” “Ooooo…!”
Ah…! Ah…! Ah…! Ah…! Ah…!
Little golems were also diligently collecting herbs near Claudia and carrying them into baskets.
[I just feel like I’m working hard as if I’m being chased.]
The golem with the golden brand is the master golem among golems.
It is a golem that, through a very high level of branding, can communicate with people with magical powers, similar to artificial intelligence.
“Hmm… I guess seeing you talking to me like this makes me feel even more motivated?”
Claudia looked at the captain golem with a calm expression.
“It’s too bad that someone who can create such a high level of stigma is buried so early.”
The person who created the Great Golem’s golden brand was Claudia’s teacher, Merlin.
“I once had a meeting with wizards along with Merlin. Wow… Those wizard bitches so ignorantly ignore Merlin? He defected from a wizard to a mage? “When I think about that time, the lid still opens.”
“No matter how bad the relationship between a wizard and a witch is, if Merlin is a famous wizard, you can’t ignore him like that.”
“It looks like Merlin will continue to live like this, so shouldn’t I make a name for myself?”
Let’s go! Let’s go! Let’s go! Let’s go!
Claudia picked some herbs again.
However, she remembered Merlin’s past when she was ignored by wizards.
The way he collected herbs became emotionally charged and his hands became cruel.
[…
The captain golem looked at Claudia in silence.
“What! Why!”
Let’s go! Let’s go! Let’s go! Let’s go!
Since it was Claudia who was communicating through magic, I naturally felt those gazes.
[Claudia really loves Merlin.]
Always pouting at Merlin
Claudia is frustrated with Merlin, who only spreads witches and wizards to people who are wary of them.
However, Claudia’s appearance makes her see Merlin as the closest person to her.
Captain Golem knew that she was showing this because she felt that she was specifically like her family.
“W-what are you talking about…!!! It’s just because Merlin is an idiot…!! “It’s because she can’t even take care of herself properly…!!”
Claudia cannot remember her parents’ faces.
She has been alone since she was young.
Meanwhile, she was ostracized, saying she was a child possessed by a demon.
So she is very poor at expressing her emotions.
For Claudia, her Merlin is like her parents.
Claudia, in the midst of her personality forming, is seeing the world through her Merlin’s eyes.
She might say that Merlin is the measure of her judgment.
When Merlin was ignored, Claudia became very angry.
It is for a similar reason that she does not want Merlin to help the people in her village.
She doesn’t want to see Merlin being talked about and criticized by people.
However, Claudia is not good at expressing such emotions, so she always presses him.
[Merlin also really loves Claudia.]
However, regardless of that, Captain Golem told her that her Merlin was well aware of Claudia’s heart.
“Ah… I know, idiot…”
Crying… Ruddy… Rumbling… Ruddy…
Claudia lowered her head and collected eagerly, her face red.
“What…What happened…”
The place where the witch’s house is located, where Claudia and Merlin’s deep and deep happiness bloomed,
“That can’t be possible…!! The witch’s house…!!!!”
Black smoke was rising from the witch’s house.
An intruder broke through the barrier.
“Nonsense!!! “How can there be a barrier!!!!”
ㅡPaaaaa!!!
Claudia moved quickly using advanced floating magic.
ㅡHurrrr!!! HUrrrr!!!
ㅡDoo doo doo doo doo doo doo!! Warrrr!!!
It was so obvious, but Claudia hoped she was wrong.
However, the Fruit Witch’s house was engulfed in flames and was burning miserably.
So the walls and ceiling of the witch’s house, which was so cute and beautiful, were falling down in an instant.
“Kuuuuu…!!!” “Wooooo…!!” “Awwwww…!!!”
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
The mud golems guarding the witch’s house panicked at the sight.
It was as if he was blocked by something and unable to respond actively.
“No!! Get away guys!! “If you do something wrong, it’s a fire that can burn you all!!!”
ㅡPaaaaa!!!!
Claudia, who flew quickly using an advanced floating magic, shouted at the mud golems struggling near the flames.
The witch’s house basically blocks intruders through a barrier.
It cannot be seen or touched unless someone can break the barrier or render it useless.
In addition, the witch’s house itself is made of magic fruits, so it is strong against ordinary fire, cold, etc.
The fact that the witch’s house was burning fiercely meant that the fire in front of us was no ordinary fire.
“Get down! “Get down!!!”
“Kuuuuu…!!”
ㅡCheolpudeok!!
ㅡPUSHeeeee!!
The fire had no room even for the mud golem that had been strengthened by magic.
Claudia made the golem that was on fire lie down and then extinguished the fire.
“I can never give up…!!! “What kind of house is this…!!!!”
ㅡShoouuuuup…!
Afterwards, Claudia took out her witch’s wand as if to summon.
The witch’s house was burning to the point of no return, and the cause of the fire and the fire itself were unusual.
Maybe it would be wise to follow her strange whim and run away.
But for Claudia, the witch’s house and the memories she made there are everything.
She was so hungry that she would give it all she could.
That moment
“You’re right!! I’m a witch!! “My wife died because of that witch!!!!!”
A shout that was believed to be a villager’s voice was heard behind Claudia.
ㅡStroke!!
Claudia opened her eyes and looked back.
“A witch spreading a plague in this sacred land… The goddess will be wrathful…”
The acting archbishop and a group of priests were walking there.
